Private Insurance: Legal Rights

Legal Rights offers resources to help consumers facing an array of complex issues, laws, and regulations in the private health insurance market.

• Health Reform Law: Coverage for Young Adults
• High-Deductible Health Plans, HSAs, MSAs, FSAs, and Cafeteria Plans
• COBRA (Continuation Coverage)
• Discount Health Cards
• Benefit Denials and Appeals Under ERISA 
• General Health Insurance Appeals Resources
• Federal Employees Health Benefits and TRICARE
• Your Guide to HIPAA Protections
• HIPAA Portability of Coverage
• Special Enrollment (enrolling outside of open season)
• HIPAA Privacy
• Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
• TAARA/Tax Credits
• Usual, Customary, and Reasonable Charges
• FAQs on Private Insurance 

Research Tools for Programs

Health Assistance Partnership's Guide to Free Online Legal and Policy Research

Health Assistance Partnership's Guide to Free Online Medical Research

Other Resources

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